Will schools be closed on Diwali in California this year? Here is what we know
California is set to officially recognise Diwali as a state holiday. On Monday, October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 (AB 268) into law, designating the Hindu festival of lights as a statewide holiday beginning in 2026. The festival, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists across […]
Utah public universities see strong enrollment growth in fall 2025 as more students return to campus
Utah public colleges report higher student numbers in fall 2025 semester More students are going to college in Utah this fall. The Utah System of Higher Education reports total enrollment at 216,116 students. That is up from 207,005 in fall 2024. The increase shows that more people are choosing higher education. It also shows that […]
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket to test reusable design
This image made from video provided by SpaceX shows Starship’s 11th flight test launching from Starbase, Texas. | Photo Credit: AP Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its eleventh Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas on Monday (October 13, 2025), a test mission to demonstrate the giant vehicle’s reusable design for lofting satellites and eventually taking humans to […]
Is work-life balance dead in Silicon Valley? Here’s why top CEOs say 9-to-5 isn’t enough
In Silicon Valley and on Wall Street, the idea that working from 9 AM to 5 PM will get you to the top of the corporate ladder is increasingly being challenged. For a generation of young professionals hoping to balance ambition with a manageable lifestyle, the message from some of the world’s most influential chief […]
Counting calories: a brief history
Ever glanced at the back of a food packet and seen that bold number staring back at you? Calories. For over a century, this single unit has dominated our conversations about food, health, and weight. We count them, burn them, and often, feel guilty about them. But have you ever wondered where this powerful little […]
Explained: Why the Trump administration has laid off special education workers in the US Education Department
Mass education department layoffs begin as US government shutdown persists In a move that has stunned educators and disability advocates, the Trump administration has laid off nearly all employees working in the U.S. Department of Education’s special education offices. The decision affects the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its core division, […]
Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat
The snow leopard, the agile “ghost of the mountains” that inhabits the rugged ranges of 12 Asian countries, including India, has the lowest genetic diversity of any big cat species in the world, even lower than that of the dwindling cheetah. A new study led by researchers at Stanford University, published in Proceedings of the […]
MCC NEET PG counselling 2025 expected to release soon: Check steps to apply for counselling here
NEET PG counselling schedule The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to release the NEET PG counselling 2025 schedule shortly. Candidates who have qualified the NEET PG examination will soon be able to apply through the official MCC portal at mcc.nic.in. The counselling schedule will provide timelines for registration, choice-filling, seat allotment, etc. The counselling […]
Who will protect US students now? Education department layoffs hit critical offices
The Education Department is facing another round of massive layoffs. The agency is still reeling from previous firings under the Trump administration. This round could cut nearly a fifth of its staff. Millions of students, especially those with disabilities and from low-income families, could feel the impact. Civil rights enforcement, after-school programmes, and K-12 initiatives […]
The word campus has its roots in American colleges: Here is how
Image credit: www.princeton.edu Did you know that the word “campus,” now synonymous with the sprawling grounds of universities, owes its origin to Princeton University in the 18th century? Before “campus” entered the academic lexicon, American colleges referred to their grounds simply as a “yard.” Harvard has had its Yard since 1639, and Princeton followed suit. […]